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common knowledge

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noun

  1. something widely or generally known

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In Harris's view, the issue is "just not common knowledge and I think it needs to be", adding she hopes the series starts a conversation.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

“It’s another piece of the puzzle that tells you the AI theme is common knowledge and thus it’s hard to understand how there could be alpha remaining in something like long Nvidia.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

Because common knowledge about pelvic health is low, with many patients feeling uncomfortable openly discussing this area of the body, the gravity of pelvic issues often goes overlooked.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025

It’s been common knowledge since his first #1 hit in 1963.

From Salon • Jul. 16, 2025

It was common knowledge she hadn’t left a will, so the county owned the property now.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn